Reed Crossbody Handbag from Japan
Slim crossbody bag intricately plaited from natural reed rushes, featuring a detachable strap and zip pocket. Classified in HTS 4602.19.29.20 for reed-based vegetable plaiting handbags made directly to shape, unlined. Versatile for daily urban use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify reeds as plaiting per chapter definition; avoid bulk packaging that crushes weave
• Pitfall: misdeclaring as 'wicker' if not osier-specific
• Obtain supplier affidavits on material purity